Great Read: Banker who beat a champ on F1 debut

Love him or hate him...Piquet doesn't care  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE ARCHIVE Great Read: Eric Thompson – racing's part-time power broker June 2010 | Richard Heseltine Broker by day, racing driver in his spare time, Eric Thompson – born on this day in 1919 – not only held his own against the pros at Le Mans but beat a World Champion in his sole Grand Prix   Were someone to achieve something similar today, their accomplishment would likely be obscured by a blizzard of hype. But it was different then. Taken out of context, Eric Thompson's World Championship Grand Prix tally of one solitary start might infer also-ran status.  Except nothing could be further from the truth. When this Lloyds broker turned purveyor of rare motoring books took to the grid at Silverstone in July 1952, he was aboard an unfamiliar – and unproven – car. Following two hours and 49 seconds of racing he came home in fifth place. Behind him was former World Champion 'Nino' Farina. Not bad for an amateur... READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES ADVERTISEMENT No1 international classic car show returns for 2025 at Essen Techno-Classica Essen has been the most important trade show since 1989 for classic cars, classic & prestige automobiles, future classics, motorsports, classic tuning, motorcycles, spare parts, restoration, young classics and automobile clubs. In 2025, highlights of the 35th Techno-Classic Essen will include: • Over 2,700 classic collector cars for sale • More than 1,000 exhibitors from over 30 nations • Over 200 classic car clubs present • Appearances of top restorers, supplier companies, car literature providers and much more! Tickets are available now at the link below, for the classic world exhibition from 9-13 April 2025 BOOK NOW F1 James Elson F1's worst rule ruins a race again: Up and down in Brazil The 2024 Sao Paulo GP was the tale of a great race stopped in its tracks READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW F1 World Champions Cars Poster (1950-2023) BUY NOW Motor Sport Foldable Golf Umbrella + Subscription BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60